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FY05 KTX

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,509 mi
Last recorded102,509 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 KTX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2023 102,509 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 97,540 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 91,408 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2020 85,552 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 79,330 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 74,348 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Aug 2018 74,339 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm showing cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm showing cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 69,405 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 69,405 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 65,237 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n.s.f and o.s.f (2.4.G.2)

n.s.r tyre has age cracking on side walls.

Fail 5 Jul 2016 65,237 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n.s.f and o.s.f (2.4.G.2)

n.s.r tyre has age cracking on side walls.

Fail 9 Mar 2015 56,431 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 56,431 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 47,199 miles

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 Feb 2013 44,304 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 40,309 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 35,194 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 9 Mar 2010 29,964 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 25,088 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 19,524 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C3?

Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
5,216
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
313,601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107,792
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 76,366
Registration plate lamp not working 63,376
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 46,618
Stop lamp not working 39,780
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FY05 KTX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2005 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 57,373 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen C3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 107,792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FY05 KTX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C3 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this Citroen C3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FY05 KTX is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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